8/4 Pit (Gorzelanny) @ Cubs (BIG Z) 1:20pm CSN

[TruffleShuffle]

Izturis is still learning the infield. Give him time.

 

So, for Greg Maddux and $12 million or so over the next three years, we get a guy who is learning how to hit AND field?

 

Kill me now.

 

He's an excellent fielder... one error doesn't change that.

 

But, his hitting sucks.

[Ding Dong Johnson]

 

Be patient. He's an Omar Vizquel just waiting to happen.

 

Actually it has already happened, and we're just too foolish to recognize because we've never played the game, or don't watch enough games, or don't appreciate the finer parts of his game, or something.

 

My apologies. I'm always so close-minded.

 

He'll drive in runs with his glove.

 

20 or 80 every game.

[Geech]

He'll drive in runs with his glove.

 

I think there are regulations about that, actually.

[cheapseats]

I just don't understand why other teams just don't set up their rotations against the Cubs, by having three lefties schedule. I mean, it doesn't take a rocket-scientist to figure that out. If every team for the rest of the yr, threw lefties in every game against the Cubs, I seriously doubt the Cubs would win another ballgame this yr.

 

With that said, Zach Duke is going tomorrow, so that is pretty guarantee a win for the Pirates. Now the Pirates need to do a pitching change for Sunday, and pull out Snell and put Paul Malholm in his place, and a SWEEP is guarantee.

 

Not sure if you're being serious or not, but rearranging rotations to match up with competition is something that would give teams an advantage, but no team has the guts or vision to do it.

 

MLB coaching/management is almost as conservative and copycat as NFL coaching/management. No one wants to deviate from the norm.

[InconspicuousZ28]

Amazing that the Cobs can do a 4 game sweep against the Cards and then get smothered by pathetic teams like the D-Backs and Pirates. WTF, Cobs. Please learn to get up for the rest of the games on the schedule aside from those against the Deadbirds.

[goonys evil twin]

I just don't understand why other teams just don't set up their rotations against the Cubs, by having three lefties schedule. I mean, it doesn't take a rocket-scientist to figure that out. If every team for the rest of the yr, threw lefties in every game against the Cubs, I seriously doubt the Cubs would win another ballgame this yr.

 

With that said, Zach Duke is going tomorrow, so that is pretty guarantee a win for the Pirates. Now the Pirates need to do a pitching change for Sunday, and pull out Snell and put Paul Malholm in his place, and a SWEEP is guarantee.

 

Not sure if you're being serious or not, but rearranging rotations to match up with competition is something that would give teams an advantage, but no team has the guts or vision to do it.

 

MLB coaching/management is almost as conservative and copycat as NFL coaching/management. No one wants to deviate from the norm.

 

Baseball coaching/management is much more conservative than the NFL. Otherwise you'd still see the wishbone and no forward pass in the NFL.

[cheapseats]

Amazing that the Cobs can do a 4 game sweep against the Cards and then get smothered by pathetic teams like the D-Backs and Pirates. WTF, Cobs. Please learn to get up for the rest of the games on the schedule aside from those against the Deadbirds.

 

The Cubs need a manager who will light a fire under them, someone like Larry Bowa, Lou Piniella, or Les Brown.

[TripJ]

I just don't understand why other teams just don't set up their rotations against the Cubs, by having three lefties schedule. I mean, it doesn't take a rocket-scientist to figure that out. If every team for the rest of the yr, threw lefties in every game against the Cubs, I seriously doubt the Cubs would win another ballgame this yr.

 

With that said, Zach Duke is going tomorrow, so that is pretty guarantee a win for the Pirates. Now the Pirates need to do a pitching change for Sunday, and pull out Snell and put Paul Malholm in his place, and a SWEEP is guarantee.

 

Not sure if you're being serious or not, but rearranging rotations to match up with competition is something that would give teams an advantage, but no team has the guts or vision to do it.

 

MLB coaching/management is almost as conservative and copycat as NFL coaching/management. No one wants to deviate from the norm.

 

Baseball coaching/management is much more conservative than the NFL. Otherwise you'd still see the wishbone and no forward pass in the NFL.

 

I'm a Bears fan. May I inquire as to what this "forward pass" thing is?

[Flames24Rulz]

Amazing that the Cobs can do a 4 game sweep against the Cards and then get smothered by pathetic teams like the D-Backs and Pirates. WTF, Cobs. Please learn to get up for the rest of the games on the schedule aside from those against the Deadbirds.

 

Well, the DBacks are leading the wild card. However, I'd say 15 of the 16 teams in the NL are pathetic.

[Chocolate Milk]

He'll drive in runs with his glove.

 

I think there are regulations about that, actually.

 

You couldn't be more wrong, sir.

 

Dodgers manager Grady Little said of Izturis, "Even on nights when he doesn't get any hits, it's like he's driving in runs with his glove. That means as much to us as a guy hitting .350."

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

Theriot was robbed of a hit.

[CubColtPacer]

Amazing that the Cobs can do a 4 game sweep against the Cards and then get smothered by pathetic teams like the D-Backs and Pirates. WTF, Cobs. Please learn to get up for the rest of the games on the schedule aside from those against the Deadbirds.

 

Well, the DBacks are leading the wild card. However, I'd say 15 of the 16 teams in the NL are pathetic.

 

And the Cubs did split with them.

[cheapseats]

He'll drive in runs with his glove.

 

I think there are regulations about that, actually.

 

You couldn't be more wrong, sir.

 

Dodgers manager Grady Little said of Izturis, "Even on nights when he doesn't get any hits, it's like he's driving in runs with his glove. That means as much to us as a guy hitting .350."

 

I learn something every day I read these boards.

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

He'll drive in runs with his glove.

 

I think there are regulations about that, actually.

 

You couldn't be more wrong, sir.

 

Dodgers manager Grady Little said of Izturis, "Even on nights when he doesn't get any hits, it's like he's driving in runs with his glove. That means as much to us as a guy hitting .350."

 

That quote is an example of why Dodger fans refer to Grady Little as Brainy Little.

[NorthsideAvenger]

I just don't understand why other teams just don't set up their rotations against the Cubs, by having three lefties schedule. I mean, it doesn't take a rocket-scientist to figure that out. If every team for the rest of the yr, threw lefties in every game against the Cubs, I seriously doubt the Cubs would win another ballgame this yr.

 

With that said, Zach Duke is going tomorrow, so that is pretty guarantee a win for the Pirates. Now the Pirates need to do a pitching change for Sunday, and pull out Snell and put Paul Malholm in his place, and a SWEEP is guarantee.

 

Not sure if you're being serious or not, but rearranging rotations to match up with competition is something that would give teams an advantage, but no team has the guts or vision to do it.

 

MLB coaching/management is almost as conservative and copycat as NFL coaching/management. No one wants to deviate from the norm.

 

I was half-joking/half-serious, to be honest.

[Soriano12]

wow..unbelievable...the cubs so far have managed 2 hits off some no-name

pirates pitcher.

 

this team is truly pathetic. how does that happen!

[NorthsideAvenger]

I just don't understand why other teams just don't set up their rotations against the Cubs, by having three lefties schedule. I mean, it doesn't take a rocket-scientist to figure that out. If every team for the rest of the yr, threw lefties in every game against the Cubs, I seriously doubt the Cubs would win another ballgame this yr.

 

With that said, Zach Duke is going tomorrow, so that is pretty guarantee a win for the Pirates. Now the Pirates need to do a pitching change for Sunday, and pull out Snell and put Paul Malholm in his place, and a SWEEP is guarantee.

 

Not sure if you're being serious or not, but rearranging rotations to match up with competition is something that would give teams an advantage, but no team has the guts or vision to do it.

 

MLB coaching/management is almost as conservative and copycat as NFL coaching/management. No one wants to deviate from the norm.

 

Baseball coaching/management is much more conservative than the NFL. Otherwise you'd still see the wishbone and no forward pass in the NFL.

 

I'm a Bears fan. May I inquire as to what this "forward pass" thing is?

 

I heard a rumor that the Bears tried this "forward pass" a few years ago. But I believe the "pass" slipped from the QB's hand and went BACKWARDS ten yards, before it was recovered. I can't confirmed tho.

[NorthsideAvenger]

wow..unbelievable...the cubs so far have managed 2 hits off some no-name

pirates pitcher.

 

this team is truly pathetic. how does that happen!

 

No, it's not unbelievable, it's totally believable.

[Soriano12]

gene clines should be immedialety fired. today.

[RonnieWooWooSanto]

wow..unbelievable...the cubs so far have managed 2 hits off some no-name

pirates pitcher.

 

this team is truly pathetic. how does that happen!

 

Yep and a south sider at that.

[coldsteel]

My God!...... It's like he's driving in runs with his glove! I've never seen anything like it!

[Ding Dong Johnson]

wow..unbelievable...the cubs so far have managed 2 hits off some no-name

pirates pitcher.

 

this team is truly pathetic. how does that happen!

 

Your user name accurately describes 93.7% of the members here. Welcome!

[cheapseats]

 

That quote is an example of why Dodger fans refer to Grady Little as Brainy Little.

 

Bill Plaschke thinks Grady Little is hyper intelligent.

[TripJ]

wow..unbelievable...the cubs so far have managed 2 hits off some no-name

pirates pitcher.

 

this team is truly pathetic. how does that happen!

 

Your user name accurately describes 93.7% of the members here. Welcome!

 

I'm not actually sure I've ever been gruntled.

[da bears]

Just an embarrassing effort today. I still will never understand how this team can't hit piece of crap left handers.